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Jamaica’s Solar Potential for PV Application
The Worldwatch Institute in its recently published “Jamaica Sustainable Energy Roadmap - Pathways to an Affordable, Reliable, Low-Emission Electricity System” revealed that Jamaica has a tremendous solar potential with global horizontal irradiance (or GHI) ranging from 5 to 7 kWh per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) throughout most of the country. According to the Institute some parts of Jamaica have an … Continue reading Jamaica’s Solar Potential for PV Application
Jamaican Poetry: Wat I Tink
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe I tink dis country should just stop; Take a breath An rally back Mi tink it just need fi collapse...again Just do somin drastic an reboot Before we corrupt every single atom in di cranium of we yutes; I tink dis worl fi … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Wat I Tink
“They Are Still Our Slaves’ A White Man’s Perspective On Black People
AFRICANGLOBE – For those of you who heard of it, this is an article Dee Lee was reading on a New York radio station. For those of you who didn’t hear it, this is very deep. This is a heavy piece and a Caucasian wrote it. “They Are Still Our Slaves” We can continue to … Continue reading “They Are Still Our Slaves’ A White Man’s Perspective On Black People
Jamaican Poetry: Royal Jamaica
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess defy, Denise N. Fyffe Royal empress so divine Arm outstretched like the grape vine Beauty radiant in the Caribbean sun Jamaica is royal, an empress That bids you to come; In scores and thousands Many traverse the great seas To see the hidden beauty which she keeps; They play … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Royal Jamaica
Vybz Kartel sentenced to life in prison, to serve 35 years before parole
Dancehall artiste, Vybz Kartel, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams. Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, is to serve 35 years before he becomes eligible for parole. He and the three other men convicted for Lizard’s murder were each given life sentences a short while … Continue reading Vybz Kartel sentenced to life in prison, to serve 35 years before parole
Jamaican Poetry: Mother Jamaica
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess defy, Denise N. Fyffe Mother Bearer and protector Of dark haired picknies Running down streets and traversing your countryside and Cockpit country; You bear in and out of season Feeding us yellow succulent mangoes Red juicy plums and apples And rain down giant breadfruits and nourishing coconuts; … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Mother Jamaica
Jamaican Poetry: Jamaica, Jamaica
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2012, Poetess defy, Denise N. Fyffe Jamaica is an Amazing Musical paradise that Attracts global attention and produces Icons in music, track and Culture; we are At all times blessed and a blessing; Justice And fairness to all mankind; a Mecca of Chinese, Indian, Syrian, African influence, a melting … Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Jamaica, Jamaica
2014 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature Shortlist
Nicholas Laughlin informs us that two writers from Jamaica and one writer from Trinidad and Tobago have made the shortlist for the 2014 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature. Congratulations to all. The winner of the overall OCM Bocas Prize will be announced on Saturday April 26, 2014, as part of the fourth annual NGC … Continue reading 2014 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature Shortlist
Jamaica Festival Song History: 1974 – Watch Tinga Stewart with “Play de Music”
Jamaica Festival Song winner for 1974 - Tinga Stewart with "Play de Music" Lyrics from: not found
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